Safety
Nursing Priorities
Medications
Parent Education
Signs to Escalate
100

What sleep position reduces the risk of SIDS

flat supine

100

What is the first intervention for a baby with respiratory distress

suction

100

Where is vitamin K given in a newborn

vastus lateralis 

100

How should parents warm formula bottles

Place in warm water, bottle warmers 

100

A baby has circumoral cyanosis. What does this indicate

hypoxia
200

What should you never place in a newborn's crib

blankets, stuffies, pillows

200

A newborn has not voided in 24 hours. What is your priority

Assess intake and check for dehydration

200

What medication is applied to a newborn's eyes to prevent STI's

erythromycin ointment

200

What is the rule of thumb for dressing a newborn

one more layer than the parent is wearing

200

What are some concerning signs/symptoms for Hydrocephalus

bulging fontanelles, high-pitched shrill cry, sunset eyes, decrease LOC, excessive sleepiness, lethargy 

300

When can you submerge a newborn in a bath

after the umbilical cord stump has fallen off

300

An infant has stopped breathing for 20 seconds. What do you do first before giving oxygen

stimulation
300

What should you assess before administering Digoxin to an infant

Apical heart rate, hold if <90 bpm

300
How can parents prevent irritation after circumcision

apply Vaseline and change diapers frequently 

300

After phototherapy, what must you always check for

rebound hyperbilirubinemia 6-12 hours 

400
What safety measure is required before discharge regarding car seats

rear-facing, 5 point harness, no loose clothing/jackets, 2 fingers under straps 

400

What is the first step for managing a NAS baby

calm environment, tight swaddle, pacifier, dim/quite room, sound machine

400

A provider orders Ibuprofen for a 4 month old. What should you do

Question the order and call provider 

400

What type of nipple is used for a baby with cleft lip/palate

pigeon nipple 

400

A newborn is jittery, has poor feeding and tremors. What should you check

blood glucose for hypoglycemia 

500

What temperature in an infant under 30 days warrants immediate workup

sepsis until ruled out

500

What is the priority for a newborn with meconium stained fluid

suction airway

500

A newborn vomits after receiving a dose of digoxin. What is the nurse's next action

Hold the dose and call the provider 

500

What should you teach parents about phototherapy and feeding

keep feeding every 2-3 hours but increase volume and allow 30 minutes to feed 

500

What nursing action prevents shunt malfunction in hydrocephalus

constipation and growth